 Event |
The Bacchae
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| Venue |
The Playhouse, Civic Square, ACT |
| First Date |
21 September 1989 |
| Opening Date |
21 September 1989 |
| Last Date |
23 September 1989 |
| Dates Estimated |
No |
| Status |
Professional |
| World Premiere |
No |
| Part of a Tour |
Yes |
| Description |
This production is to a certain extent an analysis of how Japanese society has dealy with the behaviour and consciousness of a mother who kills her own child. In a larger context the play deals with the drama of conflict between religious organization, or cult, and a despotic political ruler. |
| Description Source |
Programme |
| Primary Genre |
Theatre - Spoken Word
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| Secondary Genre |
Drama
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| Subjects |
Relationships
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| Organisations |
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| Contributors |
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| Resources |
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| Works |
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| Event Status |
Completed
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| Data Set |
AusStage |
| Event Identifier |
21238 |
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